A-Level Psychology Teacher Contract Full Time NEW

A-Level Psychology Teacher – January 2027 Start

Location: Chislehurst, South East London
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Full-Time Maternity Cover
Key Stage: KS5 Only (Years 12 & 13)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Psychology Teacher – A-Level Only – Chislehurst

Philosophy Education is working in partnership with a well-established secondary school in Chislehurst, seeking a passionate and knowledgeable A-Level Psychology Teacher to join their successful sixth form department from January 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Psychology specialist who enjoys teaching at Key Stage 5 and wants to focus exclusively on delivering engaging, high-quality A-Level lessons.

The position is full-time maternity cover, with no KS3 or KS4 teaching responsibilities.

The Role

• Teach A-Level Psychology to Year 12 and Year 13 students.
• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging lessons that develop students’ analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Prepare students for A-Level examinations through effective teaching, assessment and feedback.
• Monitor student progress and provide targeted support to help learners achieve their potential.
• Work collaboratively with the sixth form team to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a relevant teaching qualification.
• Strong subject knowledge and experience teaching A-Level Psychology.
• A confident understanding of A-Level assessment requirements and examination preparation.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Passionate about supporting sixth form students and helping them achieve strong academic outcomes.
• Available to start in January 2027.

Why Apply?

• KS5 teaching only – focus entirely on A-Level Psychology.
• Full-time maternity cover starting January 2027.
• Supportive sixth form environment.
• Opportunity to work with motivated students preparing for university and future careers.
• Competitive rates of pay.

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced Psychology Teacher looking for a full-time A-Level teaching opportunity from January, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your most recent CV, or contact Neila at Philosophy Education to discuss the position further.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.